Gillette College scored a season high 93 points in a win over Dawson College at the Pronghorn Center on Thursday.
The defense started the game with two big steals that led to baskets for Gillette. Over the first seven minutes of the game, the Pronghorns held the Buccaneers to only 6 points, while Gillette had 21. The Pronghorns finished the first quarter with a 28-6 lead.
Dawson came out of the first quarter with a couple of big buckets to get the offense going, but Gillette quickly regrouped and took back control of the game.
After the first half, Gillette lead 46-24.
Qaizden Stephano and Dasani Nesbit both finished with four steals. Johnson and Edwards both had three.
Gillette continued to score efficiently with 26 points in the third quarter. Beckford hit two free throws late in the quarter to give Gillette a 32-point lead.
The final quarter slowed down offensively for both teams, but the Pronghorns were still able to add 21 points. The team hit a couple of 3s late in the game that pushed Gillette to a 41-point win. The game ended with Edwards hitting free throws to give Gillette its 93 points.
The Pronghorns will play against Miles Community College at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Pronghorn Center.
